Category Archives: Ethereal Seamstress

Ethereal Seamstress runs Feb-March 2021

Serek

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Carmelina Fauteux

Finished the hem on my serek.

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3.4 Redwork

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Slav Squat Xtreme

Monday, 3/1: Scavenged a sewing machine needle and got roughly 80% of the way through the white pants before it broke. So close, yet so far. I’m hand-finishing everything but at this rate it might be easier if I just … Continue reading →

day five: nearly done with garment one

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Tasha

My dress is assembled and fit, nothing left to do but make and attach the straps and hem the bottom. I have no idea what it looks like in the mirror, but it seems like it’s cute. I have half … Continue reading →

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Check in #1

Posted on March 3, 2021 by The Very Industrious Mouse

Well, I’ve begun! There has been a lot of spinning this week so far, both for what will eventually be madder dyed wool applique, and for tablet woven trim. Also all the sewing threads have been spun, both in linen … Continue reading →

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Drawing it out

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Onara Frizzel

I’m trying to get my measurements on paper. This is my first time using a pattern like this. Ive got the measurements sorted and put them onto newspaper for my pattern. I plan on doing a mock up Thursday or … Continue reading →

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Go West, Young Slav: Check in #2

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Andruta Jezofyna

I’ve got the serk/underdress fully assembled at this point, and I’m in the stage of unending felling to finish all the seams. Luckily I’m getting close to the end for this part at least, it’s just the long seam left … Continue reading →

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Cutting a Doublet

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Frithuric as a Moroni Painting

Once one has drafted a pattern that works you do have to actually cut the silk. In this case, silk interlined with linen, with an interlining of coarse linen and wool, and finally a silk lining. This evening I will … Continue reading →

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Materials Pile

Posted on March 3, 2021 by Vogelgesangkin

Hello! Here are my starting materials. My materials include light blue cotton velvet, 3 oz white linen, and gold and blue brocade cloth. Any lining for the bodice will be down with a 5 oz white linen. I have gold … Continue reading →

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The Beginning

Posted on March 2, 2021 by I Sew T-Tunics

I need to begin with my base layers, so I have begun sewing with my chemise. Usually, I make a simple T-Tunic, but I want to push myself, and I found a pattern that seems doable. Using a cotton sheet … Continue reading →

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Details of the seams and hems done on Tunic

Posted on March 2, 2021 by Rafi Al-qasid

Details of the all hand sewing done on all seams and hems and the flat felled seams at the joints of the tunic

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